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Chapter 240 "Jump Festa" Goodbye Toriyama Akira
In October, the maple leaves of Hanhai Villa turn red.

The Dongye couple didn't have time to go back and watch.

Even if they bought the villa because of the maple trees.

The workload of painting "Slam Dunk" and "The Earring" was too much to afford a luxurious vacation.

"Watching the content of "Slam Dunk" is really suffocating." That's what Yoshihiro Togashi said.

The comics of "Slam Dunk" are astonishingly bold, using a lot of lines to make readers empathize and get excited.

And that's just what Slam Dunk is about.

At night, Akemi Akimiya was still busy with the storyboarding of "Sakura Mission".

The two have no intention of doing other things.

In this way, the time came to December, and the "Jump Festa" in 12 was getting closer and closer. Yesterday, Sasaki took away Hibiki Higashino's hard-won short manga "Earring".

There are also original manuscripts for many other works.

"Soul of Chess", "Soul of Chess Extra-Great Go Revolution", "The Garden of Words and Leaves", "Slam Dunk", "[-] Centimeters per Second", and "Millennium Actress" have not been let go.

For exhibition use.

"Uiyi, what does Mount Jano look like in winter?"

Akemi Akimiya would often talk to Yui Nanase to perfect the manga settings.

She has not yet obtained authorization from Jianyeshan Town, because Akemi Akimiya is used to being rejected for manuscripts, and she has no confidence to pass the serialization meeting, so she decides to ask President Kadoda after passing.

"Every winter, there will be a lot of snow on Jano Mountain," Yui Nanase replied immediately, "The cherry blossom pond will also freeze. By January, the thickness of the ice can support many people, and everyone will skate."

Akimi nodded, and they chatted about other topics for a while.

Nanase Yui suddenly said: "On December 12th, the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City will hold "Jump Festa". His short manga will be released on the Internet, and it is a short manga that can only be bought on "Jump Festa" for a short time. "

Akemi Akimiya looked back at Higashino Higashino who was looking at the "Shenguang Stick" curiously, was silent for a while, then nodded, "There is such a thing."

"That's great!" Nanase said excitedly, "Will Sister Mingmei participate? I'm looking forward to it."

Akemi Akimiya remembered that Nanase Yui seemed to be a loyal reader of "Slam Dunk".

She replied, "Of course I will."

On the 18th, Mr. Akimiya also said that he would go and have a look.

There is also a storyboard of Akira Toriyama at the exhibition. He saw it once in 96 and wanted to revisit it again.

Most of the people who came to "Jump Festa" were young people, and Akemi Akimiya had to protect her old father.

"That's settled," Nanase said quickly, "See you on the 18th."

She will go too.

"Okay." Akemi Akimiya smiled.

After hanging up the phone, she saw Higashino twisting and transforming stupidly, and said "Shua! Shua!", and she couldn't help being speechless for a while.

Those who play "Jump Festa" because of Tori Akino Mirai will definitely regret it.

……

Under the publicity of Shueisha, the news that "Jump Festa" will be officially opened in 2000 has been known to readers.

"I heard that there will be peripheral sales of "Yu-Gi-Oh", "Dragon Ball", "jojo" and other works. There will also be cosplay and stage plays, which are worth watching."

"My home is in Gucao City, it's too far away."

"I'm still in Osaka..."

"I really envy my friends in Tokyo and Chiba."

Some people on the Internet are discussing it.

In daily life, it is a little dull.

For example, in the chess academy.

Honda Sixth Dan, who works at the Kiin, contacted Odagiri Kudan.

"An event party invites you to participate in the event."

"Please help me to refuse."

"There are 230 million activity fees."

"I don't have time to waste attending events."

"This is an activity of "Weekly Shonen Jump", and the specific content is the next game in the "Soul of Chess" exhibition hall."

"...Please help me to refuse."

Odagiri finally refused.

Kiin could only decline Shueisha's invitation. When Sasaki Shang mentioned this to Higashi Hibiki, Higashino Hibiki was very happy.

"Odagiri has already walked out of Shinto Hikaru."

He is now "Honinbo".

This event can only be cancelled, it is meaningless for other chess players to go.

……

"Will Chiharu go to "Jump Festa"? "

"what is that?"

"It's like a comic exhibition..."

"Will Takagi-senpai go?"

"No, I still have work to do."

"Me too."

Most of the employees of "Future Club" are around 25 years old, they are already past the age to participate in this kind of activities.

After entering social work, there is a big gap with school. Most of the hobbies I used to have do not have the energy to continue, so I can only part ways with my previous life.

In the past, I used to play butter, buy books and figures, and participate in comic exhibitions.

Now it is a suit and leather shoes, running around for life.

After they mentioned it occasionally, they stopped discussing this matter.

……

Higashino's colleagues work very hard, and they would not go to "Jump Festa" unless there is a special request.

Most cartoonists are energy conservationists, and it is better to regain energy if you have a rest time.

"This year's "Jump Festa" will be held again. "

Naoko Takeuchi heard the news and said to Yoshihiro Togashi.

In 98, Togain was invited to participate in the "Jump Festa".At that time, the trial ova of "Hunter x Hunter" was broadcast.

"Yes," Togashi Yoshihiro nodded perfunctorily, and started playing the game again.

"Want to see it?"

"just forget it."

"go Go."

"I'll give you 100 million, don't bother me."

That's it, so now, Higashino looked around, and he knew very few people who participated in "Jump Festa".

This made him not know whether to be happy or helpless.

……

On December 12th, the sky began to snow.

According to reports on television, snow has fallen in many parts of Japan.

The impact on traffic is very similar to the scene when Guishu went to see Akari in the chapter of "Sakura".There was no one at the station, the carriages were empty, and the tram was struggling to drive through the snow.

And this snow will last for several days.

Even fewer people will come to "Jump Festa".

"It's been so cold these days."

"I was sealed by the kotatsu."

"Whoever wants to go can go."

There are more negative voices on the Internet.

Akimi turned off the computer, looked at Hibiki Higashino again, and asked worriedly: "It's okay."

Higashino put on Tiga's face mask, his eyes shone brightly, "Of course it doesn't matter, I don't care if there are more or less people at the scene."

This is what Shueisha should discuss.

……

On the day of NO.18, Shueisha sent a driver to pick up Higashino, and he got on the bus alone. Akemi Akimiya went to find Mr. Akimiya. Their family has an exclusive driver, so Higashino doesn't need to bother.

Two hours later, Higashino arrived at Makuhari Messe safely.

As soon as he looked up, he saw "Jump Festa" in large English characters.

There is also a logo on the side.

It is the design of Toriyama Akira's child wearing a jump pirate hat, which is very easy to remember.

"Why are there so many people..."

In the heavy snow weather, there were countless people waiting outside the exhibition hall, and Higashino was dizzy watching it.

They lined up in a long queue, chatting non-stop among three or five friends to pass the time.

"There are tens of thousands of people..."

Didn't you say you can't come to participate?

Higashino was very surprised.

After seeing the arrival of the special car, the staff who had been waiting for a long time stepped forward, opened the door for Higashi Higashino, and said respectfully: "Teacher Akino Bird, thank you for your hard work."

"Thank you." Higashino thanked him.

He followed the staff into the exhibition hall through the small door, and suddenly there was no wind and snow, and it was much warmer.

"Tori Akino-kun, thank you for your hard work today."

Another person came up to meet him, Sasaki Shang.

He is the person in charge of the jump party scene.

"I'm much more relaxed," Higashino said with a smile, "I came here after getting in and out of the car."

Behind Sasaki, there are several people, they are the person in charge sent by "V-Jump" and "Jump Square".

"V-Jump" is a magazine established by Kazuhiko Torishima. It is responsible for publishing information on games and comics. The card information effect of "Yu-Gi-Oh" will be familiar to readers through "V-Jump".It was part of Kazuhiko Torishima's reform plan.

"JUMP SQUARE" is a monthly manga, and "Ghost Boy" is the representative work at this stage.

By 2001, there will be a famous cartoon published on it, that is "Big Sword".

"Tori Akino-sensei, "The Earring" is really a wonderful manga."

"I can't thank you enough for taking 'Jump Festa' so seriously. "

They warmly got close to Higashi Higashino.

Higashino replied, "Because it is what I want to draw."

Seeing that he was a little uncomfortable, Sasaki Shang explained to him the future arrangements, gave him the ID card of the internal staff, and let him go out to enjoy.

……

The tourists have not yet arrived, and the current staff seem very nervous.

Although they have made enough preparations in the early stage, they are ready to deal with a large number of customers.

The actors of the stage play memorized their lines a little nervously, and some closed their eyes to rest their minds.

The cosers were wearing coats and holding cups of hot water in their hands.

Bandai, Capcom, Square, Enix and other game companies set up their booths and placed their billboards in prominent positions, ready to go.

Higashino looked at these and felt very fresh.

He hadn't been to anything like it, and hadn't been to a comic-con before, so he was interested.

Unknowingly, he came to the place where "Earrings" were sold, just at the main entrance of the venue, which is the most important item of "Jump Festa".

"Hello." A staff member greeted him.

"Can I take a look?" Higashino asked.

"Of course," he said.

According to the staff, there are a total of [-] volumes of "The Earring" booklet, and there are [-] volumes in the warehouse.

It seems that the jump editorial department is full of confidence.

Higashino wondered where did they get their confidence, and the Internet is also bad-mouthing, with a total of [-] copies printed, is it not afraid that they will not sell out?
The staff member smiled and said, "This is the work of Mr. Akino Tori, only [-] volumes."

Higashino: "Thank you."

"Huh?" He was taken aback.

Higashino looked at the price again, and it was 2000 yen per volume.

He turned it over, and the paper felt smooth and thicker than that of Juvenile Jump.

The printing effect is very good, and the picture is clear.

After all, it is a single book with collection value.

He looked carefully, and found nothing missing, and the color draft he drew was also displayed well.

Higashino put down the pamphlet, thanked him, and walked to the exhibition hall of Akira Toriyama's works.

"Don't you take a closer look?" the staff asked in surprise.

"I know the content." Dongye pointed to his head.

The staff member shook his head slightly.

The exhibition hall of Akira Toriyama's works is next to the exhibition hall of Tori Akino Mirai's original manuscripts, and the master and apprentice are next to each other.

Higashino walked in, feeling emotional again.

"Ms. Toriyama's paintings are so good, it's so admirable."

His imagination is really scary, and the machinery and animals are very distinctive and detailed, as if they are real.

Higashino feels that even if he draws manga for decades, he will not be able to reach this level. This is already the level that can only be achieved by talent.

"I blushed from what you said."

Behind Higashino Xiang, someone said to him.

"Ms. Toriyama..." Higashino was taken aback, "You will also be there."

"Editor Torishima asked me to be there, but I can't help it." Akira Toriyama said helplessly.

"Besides, I also have a lot to say to you."

At Higashino Hibiki's wedding banquet, he said that he would meet soon, but he was talking about now.

After Higashino was pleasantly surprised, he complained, "Mr. Torishima didn't inform me, it's true."

"There's no need for that," Toriyama said.

Higashino Hibiki: "It's true."

The two of them chatted side by side, telling the stories behind the scenes.

Ten minutes later, at the request of Akira Toriyama, they came to the storyboard exhibition hall of Tori Akino's future works.

Akira Toriyama first came to the "Millennium Actress" area.

"The drawing is really good..." He sighed, "I've always wanted to talk to you about "Millennium Actress". This comic can be called a work of art."

"Millennium Actress" created by Higashino surprised Akira Toriyama.

This alternative manga on jump is very popular with Akira Toriyama.

"On Jump, when I saw "Millennium Actress", I couldn't help moaning," Toriyama said: "The content is very profound. Whether it is anti-war or pursuit of meaning, it surpasses many manga."

Not only the meaning of the work, but also the use of storyboards in the "Millennium Actress" comics also created an era. "

"The smooth alternation on the comic storyboard, the next story begins unconsciously, like a kaleidoscope, with the rotation is a new world."

"The "reality-illusion" approach is integrated, with the film as the carrier, it easily travels through time and space, speeding up and enriching the narrative rhythm. "

"Includes stories from the Warring States Period, the Shogunate Period, the Taisho Period, the Showa Period, and all the great eras; it also covers all types of Japanese movies, including costume period dramas, war spy dramas, post-war era dramas, and science fiction dramas. , is truly an astonishing work of fantasy.”

After seeing "Millennium Actress", Akira Toriyama babbled a lot of things, it can be seen that he endured it for a long time, and finally talked to Higashi Higashi face to face today.

This was beyond Higashino Hibiki's expectations.

Toriyama Akira did not have such a big reaction to his painting "Slam Dunk".

"Especially the Ukiyo-e in front of me," Toriyama Mingkong touched the mirror, "War, women, swords, guns, the fusion is just right."

(End of this chapter)